Whole 30 Whole30 Cauliflower Rice

Total time20 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

4.8

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Cauliflower rice is one of those simple swaps that genuinely earns its place on the table — fluffy, garlicky, and satisfying enough to hold its own against whatever protein or sauce you pile on top. The key here is pressing out the excess moisture before it hits the pan, which is what gives you those dry, separate grains instead of a soggy pile. Toasted garlic in olive oil builds a savory base in under a minute, and the cauliflower finishes quickly over medium-high heat so you're not hovering at the stove all night. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a handful of chopped parsley at the end brighten the whole thing up without adding anything off-plan. Every single ingredient is clean and compliant, so there's no label-reading required — just real food, simply cooked. This batch serves four, making it an easy weeknight side or a solid meal-prep staple to pair with whatever you're rotating through the week.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lb), cut into florets
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1
Working in two batches, pulse the cauliflower florets in a food processor until broken down into rice-sized pieces, about 8–10 short pulses per batch. Alternatively, grate the florets on the large holes of a box grater. Spread the riced cauliflower on a clean kitchen towel and press firmly to remove excess moisture.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds — watch closely, as it can brown quickly.

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